Last night MHS students staged a cabaret in support of their upcoming music trip and it was very special.
There were ballads, Broadway tunes, rock, Motown, you name it (and even some you can’t name!)
Local landmark all lit up for holidays
All lit up
Well, it isn’t exactly new and it isn’t really in Milton; but the Walter Baker Chocolate factory smokestack can now be seen at night and it is pretty stunning.
Now as your drive down Eliot Street and up the hill after nightfall you are greeted by a vision of manufacturing days gone by. The brick smokestack is now lit by four spotlights and it is wonderful architectural touch that illuminates the area’s past history.
DCR Holiday Toy Drive & Mountain Bike Ride or Hike
The DCR is hosting a mountain bike and hike holiday toy drive in the Blue Hills Reservation, Milton MA on Sunday, December 5, 2010
There will be a Toy Drive and Refreshments 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mountain Bike Ride – 10:00 am
Houghton’s Pond Hike – 1:00 pm
Meet at Houghton’s Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside Street in Milton and Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
Talk: Islam in America
The First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church is presenting a lecture titled Islam in America by Dr. Faisal Khan, a Milton physician.
The talk, which will be on December 8th, is open to the public and part of the church’s Common Hearth series of monthly lectures on various topics.
Milton Girls Hockey Comes From Behind For Mini 1-on-1 Victory Over Reading
The game of hockey is all about perseverance.
That was key in the Mini 1-on-1 competition between the Milton and Reading girls hockey programs. Reading got out to an early lead as forward Annie Richards struck in the first round with a quick deke move against goaltender Jessica Olivieri.
(Read the full story here or click “Read More” for video)
Milton among south shore towns considering early retirement plan
Today’s Boston Globe reports taht Milton is one of a handful of south shore towns considering offering public employees early retirement. However, according to comments made by the selectmen the plan is not that appealing and may not appeal to many employees. The goal in offering a plan is to provided some “belt tightening;” but the article also notes that towns are not required to offer the plan. (Read the full story here.)
I-93 brush fires under investigation
from The Patriot Ledger
Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office are trying to determine whether a series of brush fires along Interstate 93 were deliberately set. (Read the full story here.)
Ireland has ‘butterflies’ as he prepares for confirmation hearing as SJC chief justice
Milton resident Roderick Ireland confessed to having “butterflies” as he prepares for a hearing by the Governor’s Council on confirmation as the first African American to be a chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Pierce PTO sponsors holiday shopping night
A night of holiday shopping with vendors from all over New England is planned for Friday, Dec 3rd. from 6pm to 9pm at Pierce School Gym 451 Central Ave., Milton.
Art Opening: Centre Schoolers display their work
Meet the artists from Milton’s own Centre School on Thursday, December 2 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at their exhibit reception. View the delightful artwork from these talented pre-schoolers. It takes place at the Wotiz Gallery at the Milton Public Library.